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title: "Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04af55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# Printing Services

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af55

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) and the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) are currently in the tender stage of procuring printing services. This contract, valued at £1.5 million, involves the printing and delivery of medical forms, brochures, posters, patient information leaflets, and other printed materials essential for clinical, administrative, and patient communication functions. The procurement is conducted via a restricted procedure with a contract start date of 23 December 2024 and lasting for four years, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement process will close on 31 October 2024, with all submissions required to be electronic or written, and compliance with both Trusts' sustainability goals is mandatory. The contract aims to cover services across various locations within the East of England (UKH region).

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, especially those with a track record of high-quality production and eco-friendly practices. Companies capable of handling large volume orders, ensuring timely delivery, and adhering to strict branding and quality standards will find this tender particularly beneficial. As the contract also allows for the potential involvement of other Trusts within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, there are significant expansion possibilities. Firms that can offer competitive pricing and value for money, while supporting sustainability, are well-suited to compete for this lucrative and long-term opportunity.

## Notice

For the printing and delivery of printed forms and booklets

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) and the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) are seeking to procure a reliable and experienced printing service provider to fulfil a wide range of printing needs over a 4-year term, with an option for 2 additional 1-year extensions (total of 6 years).

The contract will cover the production and delivery of various printed materials essential to both Trusts' clinical, administrative, and patient communication functions. The required materials include but are not limited to:

Medical Forms: Documentation necessary for patient care and clinical operations.
Brochures and Flyers: Patient education materials, hospital information, public health campaigns, and internal communications.
Posters and Signage: Displayed throughout hospital facilities for health service information, safety instructions, and branding.
Patient Information Leaflets: Communication of treatment plans and procedural information.
The selected provider must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality printed materials consistently, ensuring compliance with both Trusts' branding guidelines and quality standards. The provider must also adhere to sustainability goals by utilising eco-friendly materials and printing processes.

Estimated Volumes and Spend:

NNUH: Estimated 65,000 units; Spend of PS220,000 per annum.
JPUH: Estimated 40,000 units; Spend of PS150,000 per annum.

However with the introduction of the Electronic Patient Records this is envisaged to start reducing from April 2026.

Objectives:
Engage a provider capable of delivering high-quality printing services promptly.
Achieve competitive pricing and value for money.
Support sustainability by using environmentally responsible practices.
The service provider will be required to ensure timely delivery to various locations across both Trusts' sites, implement robust quality control processes, and provide comprehensive management information reports. This procurement also allows for the potential involvement of other Trusts within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) during the contract term.

Contract Start Date: 23 December 2024
Contract Duration: 4 years, with 2 optional 1-year extensions.
Contract Type: NHS Standard Service Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033855-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033855-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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